2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GJ53 YHO
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 152,246 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ53 YHO Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 152,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 YHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (GJ53 YHO) between September 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GJ53 YHO Mileage History
- 07/09/200621,034 mi
- 07/09/200621,035 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/200728,185 mi+7,150 mi
- 19/09/200728,185 mi
- 02/09/200833,120 mi+4,935 mi
- 24/09/200939,002 mi+5,882 mi
- 18/09/201044,452 mi+5,450 mi
- 17/09/201148,781 mi+4,329 mi
- 24/09/201255,410 mi+6,629 mi
- 24/09/201362,325 mi+6,915 mi
- 24/09/201362,325 mi
- 22/05/201467,695 mi+5,370 mi
- 22/05/201467,695 mi
- 21/05/201575,790 mi+8,095 mi
- 09/05/201682,285 mi+6,495 mi
- 02/06/201785,656 mi+3,371 mi
- 25/05/201890,969 mi+5,313 mi
- 24/05/201996,380 mi+5,411 mi
- 28/05/201996,544 mi+164 mi
- 01/06/2020102,233 mi+5,689 mi
- 22/12/2020105,822 mi+3,589 mi
- 11/01/2021106,048 mi+226 mi
- 11/01/2022111,937 mi+5,889 mi
- 17/01/2022117,960 mi+6,023 mi
- 10/01/2023118,783 mi+823 mi
- 20/12/2023127,649 mi+8,866 mi
- 15/01/2025136,590 mi+8,941 mi
- 16/01/2025136,603 mi+13 mi
- 29/12/2025152,242 mi+15,639 mi
- 29/12/2025152,246 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,795 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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